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streaming potential

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noun

Physical Chemistry.
  1. the potential produced in the walls of a porous membrane or a capillary tube by forcing a liquid through it.


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"This streaming potential, essentially a consequence of the natural energy gathered in the plant, offers a renewable energy source that is continuous and can be sustainable over long periods," author Suman Chakraborty said.

From Science Daily May 28, 2024

They also found the electric streaming potential increases with decreased concentration of ions or increased pH in the fluid.

From Science Daily May 28, 2024

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